Korčula
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- | Korčula Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], 10 miles N of the smaller island of [[Lastovo]] and 12 miles S of the island of [[Hvar]]. At its easternmost point, at the | + | Korčula Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], 10 miles N of the smaller island of [[Lastovo]] and 12 miles S of the island of [[Hvar]]. At its easternmost point, at the town of [[Korčula (town)|Korčula]], it is only just over a mile from the Pelješac peninsula on the mainland, which stretches for 65 km from the settlement of [[Ston]] at its base to Cape Lovista at its head. Korčula itself stretches E-W for 47 kms, but is no more than eight kms wide at its widest point. |
- | Like [[Brac]] to the north, | + | Like [[Brac]] to the north, Korčula was an important source of quarried stone during the long period of Venetian rule and also had a flourishing shipbuilding industry. Today the island’s prosperity is largely due to wine and olive oil production and - naturally - tourism. In addition to the main harbour and island capital of [[Korcula Town]], which hosts an ACI-operated marina, there are a total of nine other smaller harbours around the coasts of the island and some 12 anchorages along its deeply indented S and E coasts. |
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* [[Marina Lumbarda]] | * [[Marina Lumbarda]] | ||
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{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.96048 | lon= 17.11342 | zoom= 16 | name= U. Banja | {{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.96048 | lon= 17.11342 | zoom= 16 | name= U. Banja | ||
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- | | text= The bay of U. Banja is situated a mile W of | + | | text= The bay of U. Banja is situated a mile W of Korčula Town and offers good shelter in the coves around its shores in all but N winds. It is possible, however, to get partial shelter from N winds if tucked into the NE corner of the bay. Anchor in a suitable spot, depending on wind direction, in 6.0 - 10 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. There is a small minimarket at the SW corner of the bay and a café/bar at the NE corner. |
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{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.97582 | lon= 17.04484 | zoom= 15 | name= U. Kneža | {{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.97582 | lon= 17.04484 | zoom= 15 | name= U. Kneža | ||
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- | | text= The anchorage of U. Kneža lies three miles W of U. Vrbovica in a bay partially sheltered from E by the islet of Mala Kneza. The anchorage should be approached from SE as the channel between Mala Kneza and | + | | text= The anchorage of U. Kneža lies three miles W of U. Vrbovica in a bay partially sheltered from E by the islet of Mala Kneza. The anchorage should be approached from SE as the channel between Mala Kneza and Korčula Island has least depths of barely a metre. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres W of Mala Kneza island. The holding is good in sand, mud and weed. Shelter is good in all conditions but strong SE winds. There is a small provisions shop and a restaurant ashore. }} |
{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.98871 | lon= 16.69929 | zoom= 16 | name= U. Prihonja | {{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.98871 | lon= 16.69929 | zoom= 16 | name= U. Prihonja | ||
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- | | text= U. Prihonja is situated on the N side of the peninsula at the NW corner of | + | | text= U. Prihonja is situated on the N side of the peninsula at the NW corner of Korčula Island, three miles E of the islet of Proizd at its extremity. A prominent red and white daymark on the headland W of the entrance is a good guide. The bay offers good shelter in all but N and NE winds. Anchor in the cove at the SW end of the inlet in 6.0 - 7.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. There are no facilities ashore. }} |
{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.97313 | lon= 16.67328 | zoom= 17 | name= U. Sveti Ivan | {{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.97313 | lon= 16.67328 | zoom= 17 | name= U. Sveti Ivan | ||
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- | | text= U. Sv. Ivan is a cosy little bay on the N side of the approach to [[Vela Luka]] at the W end of | + | | text= U. Sv. Ivan is a cosy little bay on the N side of the approach to [[Vela Luka]] at the W end of Korčula Island. The bay is sheltered from S by the islet of Sveti Ivan, on which there is a church dedicated to the eponymous saint, and partially from W by the tiny islet of O. Gubesa. Entry is from W on either side of O. Gubesa. There depths of 7.0 - 8.0 metres in the entrance and 5.0 - 6.0 metres in the bay. The holding is good in sand. On the E side of the bay is a restaurant with mooring buoys for patrons. Shelter in the bay is good in N and E winds but it is exposed to winds from W and SW. }} |
; The main anchorages along the W and S coasts of the island from [[Vela Luka]] to Rt. Raznjic at the extreme SE tip of the island are as follows<nowiki>:</nowiki> | ; The main anchorages along the W and S coasts of the island from [[Vela Luka]] to Rt. Raznjic at the extreme SE tip of the island are as follows<nowiki>:</nowiki> | ||
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{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.9272 | lon= 16.66758 | zoom= 16 | name= U. Triluke | {{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.9272 | lon= 16.66758 | zoom= 16 | name= U. Triluke | ||
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- | | text= U. Triluke, as its name suggests, is a triple-branched anchorage immediately E of the SW tip of | + | | text= U. Triluke, as its name suggests, is a triple-branched anchorage immediately E of the SW tip of Korčula Island. The bay is partially protected from S by a small chain of islets. Entry is from either side of the westernmost of the islets, O. Trstenik. Anchor in any one of the bays in 4.0 - 5.0 metres, taking a line ashore if preferred. Holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good is all but S winds, when the shallow bay between the two islets of Mali and Veli Prznjak offers better shelter. No facilities ashore. |
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{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.90528 | lon= 16.79322 | zoom= 17 | name= U. Przina | {{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.90528 | lon= 16.79322 | zoom= 17 | name= U. Przina | ||
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- | | text= The bay of U. Przina lies immediately W of the extreme SE tip of | + | | text= The bay of U. Przina lies immediately W of the extreme SE tip of Korčula Island, on the S side of the headland of Rt. Raznjic. It affords reasonable shelter in all but southerly winds but can get uncomfortable in strong N and E winds in view of its rather exposed position. Anchor at the head of the bay in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is good in sand. }} |
; The main anchorages from Rt. Raznjic along the E coast of the island to [[Korcula Town]] are as follows<nowiki>:</nowiki> | ; The main anchorages from Rt. Raznjic along the E coast of the island to [[Korcula Town]] are as follows<nowiki>:</nowiki> | ||
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{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.95067 | lon= 17.16284 | zoom= 16 | name= O. Badija | {{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.95067 | lon= 17.16284 | zoom= 16 | name= O. Badija | ||
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- | | text= The small island of O. Badija is situated off the NE coast of | + | | text= The small island of O. Badija is situated off the NE coast of Korčula Island, a mile ESE of [[Korcula Town]]. The island is surrounded by shoals and rocks and the safest approach from N is via the channel between O. Badija and Korčula Island and from S via the channel between O. Vrnik and Korčula Island. Both these channels have depths of 5.0 metres. There is a snug and very attractive anchorage on the S side of the island, opposite the large Franciscan monastery. Shelter here is excellent in virtually all wind conditions. Anchor in 5.0 - 7.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. }} |
{{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.95345 | lon= 17.14144 | zoom= 15 | name= U. Luka | {{Poi | type= anchorage | lat= 42.95345 | lon= 17.14144 | zoom= 15 | name= U. Luka | ||
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- | | text= U. Luka is a popular anchorage in a long inlet immediately S of [[Korcula Town]]. It is close enough to walk into the town and is therefore a much cheaper alternative to [[Marina | + | | text= U. Luka is a popular anchorage in a long inlet immediately S of [[Korcula Town]]. It is close enough to walk into the town and is therefore a much cheaper alternative to [[Marina Korčula]]. In the approach from E, note the shoal patch around 400 metres NE of the headland on the E side of the inlet. Anchor wherever you can find space. In the outer part (N of the tiny islet) anchor in 10 - 12 metres, being careful to avoid the pipeline that runs along the W side. In the inner part (S of the islet) anchor in 5.0 metres. Be sure to pass W of the islet (5.0 metres) and not E (1.0 metre). Alternatively, there may be space for a smaller yacht to moor stern or bows-to using the anchor on the short quay on the W side opposite the islet, where depths are 2.0 - 2.5 metres. Holding throughout the inlet is excellent in mud. Shelter is good in all but very strong N winds. There are restaurants and café/bars ashore. }} |
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Korčula Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia, 10 miles N of the smaller island of Lastovo and 12 miles S of the island of Hvar. At its easternmost point, at the town of Korčula, it is only just over a mile from the Pelješac peninsula on the mainland, which stretches for 65 km from the settlement of Ston at its base to Cape Lovista at its head. Korčula itself stretches E-W for 47 kms, but is no more than eight kms wide at its widest point.
Like Brac to the north, Korčula was an important source of quarried stone during the long period of Venetian rule and also had a flourishing shipbuilding industry. Today the island’s prosperity is largely due to wine and olive oil production and - naturally - tourism. In addition to the main harbour and island capital of Korcula Town, which hosts an ACI-operated marina, there are a total of nine other smaller harbours around the coasts of the island and some 12 anchorages along its deeply indented S and E coasts.
Charts
British Admiralty | 1574, 683 |
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Croatian | MK22 |
Imray | M26 (Split to Dubrovnik) |
Weather
Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Entrance
Korcula Town is a year round port of entry.
Berthing
The main harbour of the island is located at the town of Korčula, then anti-clockwise round the island:
Lumbarda | – marina |
Brna | – anchorage |
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Luka Racisce | – anchorage |
Grscica | – anchorage |
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Tatinja | – anchorage |
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- Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
The main anchorages along the N coast of the island from Korcula Town to Vela Luka are as follows:
U. Banja
U. Vrbovica
U. Kneža
U. Prihonja
U. Sveti Ivan
- The main anchorages along the W and S coasts of the island from Vela Luka to Rt. Raznjic at the extreme SE tip of the island are as follows:
U. Poplat
U. Triluke
U. Zvirinovik
U. Przina
- The main anchorages from Rt. Raznjic along the E coast of the island to Korcula Town are as follows:
U. Račišće
O. Badija
U. Luka
Facilities
Water
Marina Korcula [[Korčula#Marina Korcula|Marina Korcula]] 42°57.500'N, 017°08.213'E Water on all berths, tel. +385 20 711 661.
Marina Lumbarda [[Korčula#Marina Lumbarda|Marina Lumbarda]] 42°55.460'N, 017°10.260'E Water on all berths, tel. +385 20 712 489.
Vela Luka [[Korčula#Vela Luka|Vela Luka]] 42°57.676'N, 016°42.800'E Water on town quay.
Electricity
Marina Korcula [[Korčula#Marina Korcula|Marina Korcula]] 42°57.500'N, 017°08.213'E Electricity on all berths, tel. +385 20 711 661.
Marina Lumbarda [[Korčula#Marina Lumbarda|Marina Lumbarda]] 42°55.460'N, 017°10.260'E Electricity on all berths, tel. +385 20 712 489.
Vela Luka [[Korčula#Vela Luka|Vela Luka]] 42°57.676'N, 016°42.800'E Electricity on town quay.
Toilets
In Marina Korcula and Marina Lumbarda.
Showers
In Marina Korcula and Marina Lumbarda.
Laundry
In Marina Korcula and Marina Lumbarda (Through marina office).
Garbage
Near the harbours and in the marinas.
Supplies
Fuel
Marina Korcula [[Korčula#Marina Korcula|Marina Korcula]] 42°57.500'N, 017°08.213'E Fuel berth SE of marina, tel. +385 20 711 661.
Korcula Town [[Korčula#Korcula Town|Korcula Town]] 42°57.490'N, 017°08.240'E Fuel berth in a small inlet on E side of bay 500 metres S of harbour (0600 - 2200). Depths of only 1.8 metres alongside.
Vela Luka [[Korčula#Vela Luka|Vela Luka]] 42°57.676'N, 016°42.800'E Fuel berth just W of town quay (0600 - 2200).
Cooking gas
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Suplier1 [[Korčula#Suplier1|Suplier1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Chandlers
Marina Korcula [[Korčula#Marina Korcula|Marina Korcula]] 42°57.500'N, 017°08.213'E Chandlery, tel. +385 20 711 661.
Services
Repairs
Marina Korcula [[Korčula#Marina Korcula|Marina Korcula]] 42°57.500'N, 017°08.213'E Boatyard with basic repair facilities, tel. +385 20 711 661.
Vela Luka [[Korčula#Vela Luka|Vela Luka]] 42°57.676'N, 016°42.800'E Basic repairs possible.
Internet
WiFi in Marina Korcula and Marina Lumbarda. Several cafes in Korcula Town, Vela Luka .
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
Korcula Town [[Korčula#Korcula Town|Korcula Town]] 42°57.490'N, 017°08.240'E Rental outlets in the town.
Vela Luka [[Korčula#Vela Luka|Vela Luka]] 42°57.676'N, 016°42.800'E Rental outlets in the town.
Provisioning
Marina Korcula [[Korčula#Marina Korcula|Marina Korcula]] 42°57.500'N, 017°08.213'E Minimarket, tel. +385 20 711 661.
Marina Lumbarda [[Korčula#Marina Lumbarda|Marina Lumbarda]] 42°55.460'N, 017°10.260'E Bakery in the square next to the post office (opens 0700 - 1330), Small supermarket on the corner facing the quay, Bigger supermarket if you turn left by the square and walk 50m up the hill, tel. +385 20 712 489.
Korcula Town [[Korčula#Korcula Town|Korcula Town]] 42°57.490'N, 017°08.240'E Several supermarkets, butchers and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market. Several shops sell the excellent local wines.
Vela Luka [[Korčula#Vela Luka|Vela Luka]] 42°57.676'N, 016°42.800'E Supermarkets and other provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market.
Brna [[Korčula#Brna|Brna]] 42°54.321'N, 016°51.628'E Supermarkets and other provisions shops in the village.
Luka Racisce [[Korčula#Luka Racisce|Luka Racisce]] 42°58.391'N, 017°01.223'E One provisions shop in the village.
Zavalatica [[Korčula#Zavalatica|Zavalatica]] 42°54.800'N, 016°56.130'E Minimarkets in the village.
Prigradica [[Korčula#Prigradica|Prigradica]] 42°57.961'N, 016°48.562'E One small provisions shop in the village.
Prizba Mali [[Korčula#Prizba Mali|Prizba Mali]] 42°54.356'N, 016°47.644'E A couple of provisions shops near the harbour.
Tatinja [[Korčula#Tatinja|Tatinja]] 42°55.487'N, 017°10.681'E Provisions shops in Lumbarda village.
U. Banja [[Korčula#U. Banja|U. Banja]] 42°57.629'N, 017°06.805'E There is a small minimarket at the SW corner of the bay.
U. Kneza [[Korčula#U. Kneza|U. Kneza]] 42°58.549'N, 017°02.690'E There is a small provisions shop ashore.
Transportation
- Regular ferries to Orebic on mainland from Korcula Town.
- Ferries from Korcula Town to Split and Dubrovnik.
- Ferries from Vela Luka to Split.
- Twice weekly ferries from Korcula Town to Ancona in Italy.
- Daily buses to Dubrovnik and Zagreb.
Eating out
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°57.500'N, 017°08.213'E Restaurant and Café/bar, tel. +385 20 711 661.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°55.460'N, 017°10.260'E Restaurant and Café/bar, tel. +385 20 712 489.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°57.490'N, 017°08.240'E Numerous restaurants and café/bars in the town.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°57.676'N, 016°42.800'E Several restaurants and café/bars.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°54.321'N, °'E Restaurants and café/bars in the village.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°58.391'N, 017°01.223'E Restaurants and café/bars in the village.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°54.800'N, 016°56.130'E Restaurants and café/bars in the village.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°57.961'N, 016°48.562'E Restaurant and café/bar (summer only) in the village.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°54.356'N, 016°47.644'E One small café/bar only.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°55.487'N, 017°10.681'E Basic café/bar in the harbour. More choices in Lumbarda village.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°57.629'N, 017°06.805'E There is café/bar at the NE corner of the bay.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°58.549'N, 017°02.690'E There is a restaurant ashore.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°55.793'N, 017°09.743'E There is a restaurant ashore.
- Please specify POI name [[Korčula# | ]] 42°57.207'N, 017°08.486'E There are restaurants and café/bars ashore.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
See individual port entries.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Korčula at the Wikipedia
- Korcula Tourism website
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
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